Nobonob | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: gaw
Alternate Names: Butelkud-Guntabak, Garuh, Nobanob, Nobnob, Nupanob
Autonym: Nobonob
Population: 2,400 (2015 BTA), increasing. No monolinguals (2001 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 2,400 (2015 BTA).
Location:: Madang province: Madang district.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Hanseman
Dialects: Ari (A’i, Ati).
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Moderately vigorous. Some older Wagi [fad] may also use Nobonob. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Bagupi [bpi]. Also use Gedaged [gdd]. Also use Rempi [rmp]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Bagupi [bpi], Samosa [swm], Wagi [fad].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 16% functional literacy skills. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–75%. Many read, but understanding may be limited. Taught in primary schools. Literature. Dictionary. NT: 1990.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Nobonob
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Madang province: Madang district.